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. 2010 Jun;32(1):41-52.
doi: 10.1007/s10465-010-9086-y.

Recommendations for Implementing Tango Classes for Persons with Parkinson Disease

Madeleine E Hackney  1 , Gammon M Earhart  2
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Recommendations for Implementing Tango Classes for Persons with Parkinson Disease

Madeleine E Hackney et al. Am J Dance Ther. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Several studies have recently been published regarding the physical and emotional benefits of Argentine tango dance for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). These papers focused on the effects of tango interventions rather than methods used to implement and deliver the interventions. The focus of the present paper is on methods for implementing PD-specific tango programs, to facilitate safe and appropriate implementation of community-based partnered dance programs for this population. We report successful methods for an Argentine Tango-based class, but these recommendations could be applicable to other partnered dances.

Keywords: Dance; Parkinson disease; Rehabilitation; Tango.

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